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Anatomy & Physiology of ICD-10 Coding?

  Overview of ICD-10: Advancements in Disease Classification and Impact on Healthcare Management. Overview of ICD: The International Classification of Disease (ICD) is a diagnostic tool by WHO for tracking diseases. ICD is utilized by various stakeholders including healthcare providers, insurers, and researchers. ICD-10 contains more than 14,000 codes that can be sub-classified into 16,000 codes, catering to many new diagnoses. However, there are two main classifications used worldwide: ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) – Diagnostic codes ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) – Procedure Codes (for inpatients) ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS accommodate new procedures as well as new technology.   Introduction to ICD-10: ICD-10, created in 1992, enhances its predecessor with an updated coding system. The codes are refreshed annually to align with emerging health needs and technology. ICD-10 Benefits: ICD-10 boasts over 14,000 codes for diverse diagnoses, improving patien
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Revolutionary Medical Devices

  Revolutionary Medical Devices for Enhanced Patient Monitoring and Record Management" 1.Digital Stethoscope: A compact device that amplifies sounds over 100 times, fitting in the palm of a hand. Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers for easy recording into EMR systems. 2.Google Glass: A wearable device that allows doctors to access patient records and collaborate during surgeries. Despite halted sales in 2015, specialized software continues to support its use in healthcare. 3.AV300 Vein Viewing System: This portable system helps doctors view veins easily without direct contact. It is lightweight and does not require sterilization, enhancing convenience. 4.EarlySense System: Captures vital signs quickly in examination rooms, reducing chances of recording errors. Transfers data directly to EMR, improving efficiency and accuracy. 5.AliveCor ECG Monitor: Allows patients to record and share ECG readings via a smartphone app. Doctors can moni

Doctors deplore National Task Force report, demand stringent central protection act to deter the violence'

  The NTF has ignored the ground realities and Betrayed the medical profession. Ensuring the Safety of Medical Professionals: Insights from the National Task Force Formed by the Supreme Court The National Task Force (NTF) report underscores that 24 states have implemented laws aimed at combating violence against healthcare workers, with two additional states actively pursuing similar legislative measures. The NTF, in its report submitted to the Supreme Court, indicated that existing state regulations and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), are sufficient to address violence against healthcare professionals. According to the report, "State laws have adequate provisions to deal with both minor offenses and serious incidents, which can be managed under the BNS. Therefore, there is no necessity for a separate central law focused on offenses against healthcare professionals," as reported by The Hindu. The report also examined whether current law enforcement mechanisms